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Alabama Psychology Professionals Wellness & Monitoring Program
As psychologists, we are often the caretakers of others' mental health, but our own wellness can be overlooked. This committee is a resource, offering support, tools, and initiatives that promote personal and professional balance.
The Alabama Board of Examiners in Psychology has established the Alabama Psychology Professionals Wellness & Monitoring Program to encourage voluntary reporting and assistance with evaluation and treatment referrals for impaired psychology professionals. The goal of the Wellness Program is to combat professional impairment by helping to identify and intervene when a licensee is struggling with real or potential dependency or mental health issues to support a licensee's wellness and re- entry into the profession.
The Wellness Committee is separate from the Board and comprised of representatives from the psychology community to assist with the Wellness Program’s operations. The Committee's goal is to provide support to psychology professionals who find themselves in need. The Committee’s work largely involves intervention for addiction; however, those facing physical and emotional impairments may also receive assistance. With the guidance and oversight of the Wellness Program Manager, the Committee monitors the participating psychology professional through successful completion of treatment through ongoing support and monitoring which, in the interest of public protection, enables the Committee and the Board to allow individuals to return to work safely, and to protect the public.
A psychology professional in need of assistance may be identified and referred to the Wellness Committee by peers, family, or friends. Reports are also received through other healthcare and mental healthcare providers such as physicians and pharmacists. If a self-report qualifies, the psychology professional may enter into the Wellness Program and enjoy anonymity and other deferral advantages. You are encouraged to contact the Wellness Committee with any questions.
You may reach the Wellness Committee using the link below or by calling the Wellness Program Manager, Dr. Michael C. Garver, DMD, for assistance at (251) 605-2883.
Email: wellness@psychology.alabama.gov
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